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K & G is an importer which has been established in the year 2008 and is headquartered in Stockdorf, Germany. The firm imports their products from around the world and eventually distributes them to their clients.
The importer deals in two main categories which are the personal care and household. Furthermore, the firm offers renowned brands such as:
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Doz is an online retailer which is headquartered in Warsaw, Poland. On the platform, customers can benefit from professional medical and pharmaceutical information.
The retailer offers a diversified assortment of goods under the personal care category which are as follows:
In relation to the logistics solutions, specialized pharmacy transports are available to conduct deliveries.
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1984
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Bin Dawood Group is a general retailer which has been established in the year 1984 and is headquartered in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The firm operates a chain of supermarkets and hypermarkets in the big cities of the country. Also, the group operates 64 stores under the Bindawood and Danube banners.
The retailer offers a broad assortment of goods under the following categories:
Numerous renowned international brands such as Etre fashion, Delsey and Kipling can be found on the shelves of the supermarkets and hypermarkets.
Presently, the goal of the company is to promote expansion thus they are planning to open more than 90 stores by the year 2020.
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1993
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Owned by ATB Corporation, ATB Market is a chain of retail stores founded in 1993 in Ukraine when a group of 6 grocery stores merged together. Known for its wholesale prices which have drawn customers rapidly, ATB Market has emerged as the largest chain of retail stores in the country.
Short for AgroTechBusiness, ATB Market operates 1271 stores in 24 regions across Ukraine as well as an online shop.
ATB Market provides over 3500 references in the food and non-food categories.
More than 3 million Ukrainians make their purchases at ATB Market on a daily basis.
In 2020, ATB Market achieved a turnover of €3.7 billion and employed around 53 903 people.
At present, ATB Market provides products in the following categories:
Some of the brands available include Ariel, Hinkali, Pepsi, Milka, etc.
While ATB Market offers a wide range of Ukrainian brands, many popular foreign brands are also offered by the company. These brands come from countries like Belgium, Switzerland, USA, etc.
Furthermore, ATB Market has launched its own label, Svoya Liniya, which comprises over 1000 references such as tea, drinks, snacks, pasta, etc.
In regards to the logistics, ATB Market has the largest warehousing facilities in Ukraine. There are 4 B- Category warehouses which process a volume of 70 000 tons each month. Moreover, 2 large regional distribution centres are under development.
Concerning its social responsibility, ATB Market organises charity events to raise funds for the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Children's Clinical Hospital and children in various oncology hospitals.
ATB Market’s online store can be found on www.atbmarket.com
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1998
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1998
Orbico Group established their presence in Czech Republic in the year 2016. The headquarters is based in Prague, Czech Republic. The firm is the exclusive distributor in the fashion and beauty sector.
Orbico Beauty is present in 19 countries in Europe. The company achieved a turnover of €209 million in 2018.
Orbico Beauty companies (Germany, Austria, Switzerland, CE and SE region, Ukraine, Russia) are members of Orbico Group specialized in distribution of beauty products, providing full service of sales, marketing, distribution and retail on the cosmetics market.
Orbico Beauty covers 6 categories - make up, skincare, fragrances, haircare, natural products and fashion.
They also operate in retail business through their own stores. The firm is looking for brands that offer hair care, nail care and various beauty products. Furthermore, in the household category, Orbico beauty is also interested in items such as cleaning products and detergents.
The firm collaborates with the following suppliers:
The importer distributes famous brands which are very demanding in the Czech and Slovak Republics. The brands that are available in the company are as follows:
The company works closely with their business partners in order to implement strategies to build their brands.
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1993
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Lenta is a general retail chain which was established in 1999 and is headquartered in St. Petersburg, Russia. With 248 hypermarkets and 131 supermarkets around the country, Lenta has become the largest retail chain group in Russia. Furthermore, Lenta has diversified its activities by launching a small wholesale business.
In 2020, Lenta achieved a turnover of €5.21 billion, indicating a 7.3% growth compared to the previous year. Food, drinks and household categories represent 90% of the turnover. 44 958 people are now employed by the company.
In 2018, Lenta launched 51 new stores that include 38 hypermarkets and 13 supermarkets. Furthermore, during that same year, Lenta also launched its mobile application, Lenta Mobile App.
In 2021, the retail group acquired Billa Russia Supermarket Business.
Concerning the hypermarkets, Lenta operates under 3 formats:
The retailer offers a diversified assortment of products under the following categories:
Lenta has recognised that customers are looking for healthy and natural products. In regards to this, the company has set up a Healthy World Section in all its stores. The section features around 1500 references including sugar-free, gluten-free products, natural cosmetics and natural household cleaning products.
In addition to providing branded products, Lenta also launched its own labels which include (but not limited to):
For the year 2019, Lenta plans to launch 1300 references under its private labels.
Regarding its references, Lenta sources 93% of its products locally and the remaining are imported. At present, Lenta works with 39 suppliers from abroad.
To ensure that all products are of good quality, Lenta carries out tests. Experts verify that products meet the legislative requirements and that all the packages have the necessary information in Russian. Any products not meeting the requirements are returned to the supplier.
Concerning the logistics, Lenta manages 12 distribution centres. 8 of them are owned by Lenta and the remaining 4 are rented by the firm. Lenta launched a special distribution centre which is dedicated for vegetable storage. This warehouse has the appropriate cooling equipment and is mainly used for winter storage. Lenta also manages a fleet of 330 delivery vehicles.
Lenta has also been involved in supporting the local community not only through the creation of jobs and by sourcing from local suppliers. The business sponsors various charities and other institutions in the country.
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36.6 pharmacy has been established by Bektemirov and Krivosheev in the year 1997. The headquarters is based in Moscow, Russia. The firm operates in the health and beauty retail sector. Moreover, the company owns 1782 pharmacies and an online platform namely: 366.ru.
The firm operates as:
The retailer’s core products category is personal care and some of the products are listed below:
Additionally, the firm has its own logistics solutions and distribution centers hence ensuring the smooth running of the supply chain. The distribution centers are equipped with advanced and modern equipments. The storage area measures 30,000 square meters.
In fact, the objective of the company is to promote expansion by opening more pharmacies and franchises. Their goal is to reach at least 5000 stores in the upcoming years.
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1991
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1991
Italmarket is an importer which has been established in the year 1991 and is headquartered in Borinka, Slovakia.
The firm imports their products from Italy, France, Austria, Germany, etc… to distribute throughout Slovakia.
The importer works with the following product categories:
The company has signed various contracts with renowned companies in order to become the exclusive distributor of the following brands in the Slovak Republic:
Besides, the firm has four distribution centers which cover the territory of Slovakia and there are 3-5 experienced sales representatives who are always present in the warehouses to handle the flow of goods.
In the financial year 2017, the firm amounted a revenue of 36 million euros.
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Semya is a retailer which has been established in the year 2002 and is headquartered in Perm, Russia. The firm operates 83 stores across the country and is aiming to open 10 more during the year 2018. The company’s store formats are as follows: convenience stores, hypermarkets, premium stores and supermarkets.
Currently, the firm is looking forward to develop their assortment of grocery products. They are interested in private label products and brands also.
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Boparan Restaurant Group is a restaurant chain which offers contemporary food and drink experiences to people and is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. The company operates various restaurant brands nationally and internationally.
The group runs their businesses under the following banners:
In order to promote their food brands, the firm partnered with Tesco which is the market leader. Products such as Patata bravas, Harissa spiced lamb kofta, cookie dough and banoffee pie can be found on the shelves of the Tesco stores and also on their e-commerce platform (Tesco).
Pertaining to franchising, the food service as an experienced franchisor implements marketing strategies and has a dedicated team who offers support and guidance in order to boost the revenue and profit opportunities of the franchise partners.
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Distribev Orbico is an importer which specializes in drinks primarily. The headquarters is based in Warsaw, Poland. The firm provides their services in the retail and HoReCa sector. The firm offers more than 1300 products to approximately 35000 customers.
The core products category is drinks and its products include:
Furthermore, the company partnered with multiple renowned suppliers which are known as:
Pertaining to the logistics solutions, the enterprise has 3 warehouses and operates 780 trucks hence ensuring deliveries on time.
In the financial year 2016, the firm achieved a revenue of 477 million euros.
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2000
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Billa Ukraine is a supermarket chain which has been established in the year 2000 and is headquartered in Kyiv, Ukraine. The firm operates as a subsidiary of the Rewe Group. Billa deals with almost 600 suppliers around the world. Besides, the company operates 34 stores across the country.
The products categories include:
The retailer has its own trademarks which are known as:
Currently, the firm is looking for new shopping areas in order to expand their business.
In the financial year 2017, the company amounted a revenue of 73.8 million euros and has a team of 1259 people working towards the ultimate goal of the business.
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1989
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Aktuell Vertriebs is a German food wholesaler, importer, retailer and distributor. The company was founded in 1989. Aktuell Vertriebs is one of the largest importers of original and premium Italian pastry specialities. It is headquartered in Iserlohn.
Aktuell Vertriebs supplies to customers in the German market exclusively.
Furthermore, The enterprise offers sales, marketing, and related services.
The company works with e-commerce websites like Amazon, to facilitate sales.
Aktuell Vertriebs was reported to employ a total of 37 people and achieved a turnover of €5.13 million in 2003.
Moreover, Aktuell Vertriebs offers a wide variety of products in the following food categories:
The firm also provides vegan, gluten and lactose-free products.
Aktuell Vertriebs works with several Italian brands. One of which is Groski.
Aktuell Vertriebs offers warehousing and logistics facilities throughout Germany. Delivery can be done within 1 or 2 days within Germany. It takes around 4 to 5 days to deliver to the surrounding German Islands.
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Aramtec is an importer which has been established in the year 1979 and is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The firm provides their services in both the retail and HoReCa sector.
Furthermore, the imported products can be categorized for instance as:
The firm offers a line of premium brands among which some are listed below:
Additionally, the importer owns a temperature controlled warehouse which measures 110,000 square feet.
In relation to the logistics solutions, the firm operates a fleet of 80 vehicles in order to conduct deliveries.
As the company fulfills the HACCP standards, they have been granted the HACCP certificate.
In the financial year 2017, the enterprise amounted a revenue of 56.8 million euros and has created employment for 350 people.
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1992
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Ast International Environment is an importer which has been established in the year 1992 and is headquartered in Moscow, Russia. The firm is indulged into two business models which are B2B and B2C. Besides, the company deals with numerous manufacturers around the world. The firm’s main clients are restaurants, hotels and private customers.
The principal category is drinks and some of the products are listed below:
Moreover, the firm offers various brands such as:
Additionally, the importer signed exclusive contract with the Russian representative office of Bacardi Martini and became the representative of the Disaronno brand in Russia.
The management team of the company consists of the general director, commercial director and deputy general director.
In the financial year 2016, the company achieved a turnover of 183 million euros and has a team of 98 people working for the growth of the business.
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1934
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Vin Chicago is a family-run business in the retail sector which has been established in the year 1934. The headquarters is based in Chicago, United States. The stores are located in Chicago, Highland Park and Barrington.
The drinks retailer offers different types of wines such as:
It is interesting to know that the firm does not only sell its wines at low prices during sales days but every single day. Moreover, the retailer affirms the fact that they have a great experience in selling and selecting wines.
In relation to the logistics measures, the firm partnered with Deliv which provides same day delivery solutions for retailers and businesses.
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1997
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Founded in 1997 by 3 Russian Germans, Mix Markt is a retailer that specialises in the sale of Eastern European products. Its headquarters is based in Herrenberg, Germany. The company’s primary supplier is the Monolith Group of Companies.
Moreover, the firm operates 338 stores across Europe under the Mix Markt and Mini Mix banners. Mix Markt operates an e-commerce platform as well.
In the financial year 2020, the company achieved a turnover of € 506 million.
It is noteworthy that Mix Markt is in the Top-30 of German food markets.
The retailer provides a wide assortment of goods under the following categories:
Moreover, the business endorses various brands such as Arovit, Eugenia, Warka, Kasza, etc.
Pertaining to the logistics measures, the firm operates a fleet of huge trucks to be able to conduct deliveries.
Mix Markt’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.mixmarkt.eu/
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Established in 2001 by Martin Rozhon, Vivantis is an online retailer operating in the health and beauty sector. Its headquarters is based in Chrudim, Czech Republic. The company has expanded its business internationally in countries such as Slovakia, Romania, Hungary, Austria and Italy.
Additionally, the enterprise operates 12 e-shops and is engaged in wholesale activities as well. It is interesting to know that its online stores are visited by approximately 2 million customers per month.
In the financial year 2021, Vivantis achieved a turnover of € 53.5 million and currently employs 314 people. Moreover, the business reported a net sales revenue increase of 58.21% in 2021.
It is noteworthy that in the fashion market of Czech Republic, the firm was ranked 122th with $1 million in 2021.
Furthermore, Vivantis offers a wide variety of products in the personal care category which are as follows (non-exhaustive list):
Brands such as Alcina, Bione Cosmetics, Cerave, Chanel, Davidoff, Dior, Eco Cosmetics, Estee Lauder, Kotex, Lacoste, etc, are endorsed by the firm. Besides, Vivantis also offers bio and organic products in its portfolio.
In addition, the business maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by Heureka, Apek and Ecommerce Europe Trustmark.
Pertaining to its logistics solutions, Vivantis partners with Czech Post, Balikovna, DPD, PPL, etc, to conduct its deliveries.
The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.vivantis.cz/
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1992
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Greek Trade is an importer which was established in 1992 and is headquartered in Kraków, Poland. The firm provides its services in the retail and HoReCa sectors. The products are imported from over 70 countries around the world. Moreover, the company manufactures and imports products under its own brands.
The total number of clients that are served through Greek Trade accounts for more than 2500 which is composed of wholesalers, distributors, bakeries, shops, etc.
In 2019, Greek Trade reached a turnover of € 52 million and employed 236 people.
The firm provides a wide assortment of goods under the following categories:
Also, the company offers a diversified range of products under its own brands which are known as:
The company is also involved in packing dried fruits, grains and seeds in plastic packaging.
Greek Trade is certified by ISO and HACCP and for organic products, it has acquired the organic farming certificate.
As of August 2018, the importer officially became the holder of the BRC certificate hence increasing safety and improvement of the quality of the produced food.
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Wine Planet is an importer which has been established in the year 1994 by Julius and Andrea Chladek. The headquarters is based in Bratislava, Slovak Republic. The importer has been providing their services in the HoReCa sector for more than 20 years.
The core products category is drinks and some of the products are listed below:
Furthermore, the firm offers over 2500 types of local and foreign wines from the following regions:
Wine Planet’s portfolio of brands include:
In the financial year 2017, the firm achieved a turnover of 11 million euros.
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2008
Linda Johansen is an online retailer which has 8 years of experience in the retail sector and is based in Norway. The firm attracts around 3000 customers monthly. Currently, Linda Johansen cooperates with manufacturers from France and Taiwan.
From the year 2005 to 2012 Linda operated her own beauty salons and afterwards she started selling her products on her online shop exclusively which is known as: Linda Johansen.
Besides, the firm presently collaborates with suppliers from Taiwan and France.
The retailer sells selected products under the personal care category which are as follows:
Concerning the selected Norwegian skincare products, all the products are tested by the founder only. Also, premium packaging are done in Korea.
To ensure the constant flow of goods, the firm operates a distribution center. In relation to the logistics measures, the company provides logistics services for online sales.
The firm runs a marketing department which develops a market-based business strategy that provides unique value to the customers on all services and products of the organization.
Additionally, the target market of the retailer are women from 30 to 60 years mainly.
Presently, the objective of the company is to develop their range of personal care by adding premium quality products. The company’s current sourcing needs are makeup, skincare, fragrances and cosmetic products. Also, the firm is looking forward to collaborate with private label manufacturers across Europe in order to develop their products range. Furthermore, the firm is looking forward to release new categories such as makeup, haircare and men’s line by the year 2020.
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SISTEMA is a Bulgarian trading company established in 2005. They focus on the importation, production and distribution of packaged food and drinks.The company is headquartered in Pancharevo. Moreover, SISTEMA has an online store as well.
SISTEMA provides over 250 different products in the food and non food categories.
SISTEMA supplies to major supermarket chains and over 1000 small and big retail shops such as Kaufland, Metro, CBA, etc.
SISTEMA currently employs a total of 28 employees and achieved a turnover of €1.60 million reported in 2019.
SISTEMA brings in a number of items from the following categories:
SISTEMA offers products from around 36 brands namely Barilla, Duracell, Fairy, etc. The company also manufactures natural and bio cosmetics for the brand Elfeya Cosmetics.
SISTEMA has a private label called El Tarro, which consists mainly of canned goods such as canned beans, pickled cucumbers, canned mushrooms, etc.
SISTEMA imports their merchandise from Italy, Russia, Germany and many more countries.
SISTEMA is currently looking for clients for their organic and natural cosmetics brand.
An easy access to all of the products that they provide is www.sistema.bg .
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Organic shop is a personal care retailer which contributes in the world of organic and natural cosmetics and is based in Moscow, Russia. The firm operates 42 stores across the Russian cities. The retailer has an excellent entrepreneurial team who are always present to attend and guide customers.
Approximately 20,000 customers visit an Organic shop daily and the area of the shops are 50-80 meter squares.
The company has a range of over 6000 SKUs and provides more than 80 brands which are known as (non-exhaustive list) :
Indeed, the company is determined to offer to their customers natural products therefore they organize events to teach customers how to cook cosmetics at home through natural ingredients.
In fact, the objective of the company is to promote expansion by opening 200 stores in the coming 3 years.
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Casa Westfalia is an importer which has been established in the year 1972 and is headquartered in Vulpellac, Spain. The firm imports their products from Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Holland, Belgium, Sweden, France, Italy, United Kingdom, Poland and Czech Republic.
Furthermore, the company offers a range of convenience foods in the HoReCa sector and also provides healthy, natural and appetizing products under the following categories:
Concerning the logistics measures, the firm partnered with the transport company Integra2, hence ensuring the smooth running of the supply chain.
In the financial year 2016, the firm amounted a revenue of 24.4 million euros with the cooperation of their 99 employees.
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The company has been established in the year 2009 and is headquartered in Shanghai, China. Their network is dispersed all over the country, owning a fleet of over 300 trucks. Moreover, the firm owns a company named W&T logistics in Los Angeles, USA. The latter provides supply chain solutions mainly for international trade.
Their services include:
Additionally, the company’s main clients are recognized companies such as:
In order to operate an efficient supply chain solution, the firm implemented logistics turnover boxes, specialized vehicle transformation, warehouse management system.
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Fusia is an independent wholesaler, parallel trader of branded goods, exporter, importer and re-exporter which was established in the year 2015. The company provides services such as repacking, labelling and distribution on demand. The firm buys excess produce from international producers and proceeds to sell them to their clients. It is headquartered in Budapest, Hungary.
Fusia collaborates with retailers, distributors, wholesalers, international Cash & Carry networks and international retail shop chains worldwide.
Fusia’s team consists of 14 employees and is reported to achieve an annual turnover of €1.68 million.
Fusia provides various luxury products under the following categories:
Additionally, the company collaborates with the following renowned brands such as Coca Cola, Red Bull, Mondelez, Mars, Pringles, etc.
Fusia’s warehouse is located in Depo, Hungary where all the distribution takes place. Furthermore, the company has the ability to provide delivery services across Europe.
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Le Drugstore Parisien is a retailer which was established in 2018 and is headquartered in Paris, France. The Casino Group and L’Oreal France teamed up in order to launch the drugstore.
The firm operates 2 stores as well as an online shop on the e-commerce platform, Cdiscount. In addition to this, Le Drugstore Parisien also has corners in 30 Franprix stores and 7 Casino Giant hypermarkets.
30% of the products are sold for less than 5 euros and 50% of the products for less than 10 euros.
In 2020, Le Drugstore Parisien achieved a turnover of €8.9 million and employs between 200-249 persons.
Le Drugstore Parisien offers a wide range of products in the personal care category such as face care, skin care, make up, supplements, etc.
40% of Le Drugstore Parisien’s products are from the L’Oreal Paris. Many of the items are also available in travel format and organic goods are available as well.
Le Drugstore Parisien offers products from nearly 285 brands such as (not limited to): L’Oreal Paris, Garnier, Maybelline, NYX Professional Makeup, Essie, etc.
Its own brand was developed and it consists of around 600 references.
Moreover, the firm provides services such as makeup services and facial treatments.
Additionally, it is interesting to know that the stores are open 24 hours in order to offer well-being services to its customers.
Le Drugstore Parisien is focusing on solid cosmetics in order to reduce wastage.
The online shop for Le Drugstore Parisien can be found on www.ledrugstoreparisien.com
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Founded by Mikael Bergendahl in 1922, Bergendahls is a Swedish family owned company which operates in daily goods, supermarkets, home furnishings and fashion. Its headquarters is based in Hassleholm, Sweden. The company has operations in Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark and Germany.
The firm’s business areas include:
In the financial year 2020, Bergendahls achieved a turnover of €1 billion and currently employs more than 1,000 people.
Moreover, the enterprise offers a large variety of products in the following categories:
Brands such as Coca-cola, Werther’s, Capri-Sun, Monster, Lindt, Toblerone and many others are endorsed by the firm.
Bergendahls provides a wide range of goods under its own brands (non-exhaustive list):
Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the company operates its own warehouse and has partnered with Swisslog to convert it into a new automated high bay warehouse.
In 2018, Bergendahls appointed Greenfood as its fruit and vegetable supplier which is one of Nordic’s market leading grocery suppliers. Through this partnership, the firm wishes to strengthen its position in the fruit and vegetables segment hence making healthy food more accessible and easier to consume.
In October 2019, the business selected StrongPoint ASA’s Pick & Collect Solution in its stores across Sweden in order to drive online order fulfilment.
Moreover, the enterprise announced that all its private label products turned cage egg-free in 2020.
In 2021, the firm entered into a strategic partnership with Axfood which includes the divestment of the wholesale business Bergendahls Food AB to Axfood. Axfood acquired 9.9% of the City Gross banner and will gradually increase its ownership to 30% over the course of 5 years. Moreover, Axfood entered into a 15 year term agreement with Bergendahls which includes the supply of goods and provision of IT services.
Concerning sustainability, the firm's subsidiary Granit partnered with Skane Stadsmission to develop new products from recycled materials. Moreover, the company started using skinpack in the fish department and reduced its waste by 30% in 2020.
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Maxima has been established in the year 2005 and is headquartered in Sofia, Bulgaria. The firm operates 71 stores across the country which have a retail space of 400-800 square meters. Besides, the company attracts 75,000 customers daily. The firm operates as a subsidiary of Maxima Group. According to the magazine manager, the firm was ranked among the top 10 retail chains in Bulgaria. Maxima is one of the fastest growing companies in the country pertaining to its financial performance and presence on the market.
The retailer provides a wide assortment of products under the following categories:
Furthermore, Maxima’s private label products can be found on the shelves of the stores which are known as:
In November 2018, the company launched its new concept store known as the T Market Express store which has an area of 1200 square metres. The store is open 24/7 offering an assortment of healthy and organic foods. Its other services include free internet access and smartphone charging. Everyday, delicatessens and fresh salads are prepared at the supermarket and it is noteworthy that the freshly baked and grilled products are made in T Market’s property from 100% Bulgarian meat.
In relation to logistics solutions, Maxima operates a 1.5 million euros logistics centre which has an area of 7,000 square meters, 14 loading/unloading ramps and 10,000 pallet spaces.
In 2016, the company’s turnover grew by 22.1% as compared to 2015. In the year 2017, Maxima’s turnover rose to 25%.
In the financial year 2017, the firm amounted a revenue of 122 million euros and has a team of 1534 people working for the business.
In fact, the objective of the company is to promote expansion by opening 7-10 stores in the year 2019.
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The company has been established by Peter Riegel in the year 1985. The headquarters is based in Orsingen, Germany. The firm provides organic wines on the German market. The products are imported from countries such as New Zealand, Chile and South Africa.
The importer’s online platform is known as: Vinoc
Furthermore, the core products category is drinks and the importer offers various wines under their own brands among which some are listed below:
It is interesting to know that 50% of their sales is dedicated to private label products.
Besides, the firm delivers their products across Europe, especially to german organic retailers such as Alnatura, Dennree, etc… Also, the company provides their services in the HoReCa sector.
The management team is composed of the managing director, head of customer service, sales management, head of logistics, head of purchasing & quality management, head of marketing and head of finance & accounting.
Additionally, the company holds various certificates such as Bcs Latch, Ifs broker, demeter, Genie Bio Bcs and FFL.
In relation to the logistics solutions, the firm operates modern warehouse and logistics hence the deliveries are done within 48 hours in Germany.
In fact, the aim of the company is to operate a sustainable business.
The firm maintained their leading position in the market through their bio specialists as the latter was their main asset to raise their sales by 11% in 2010 which resulted around 23 million euros.
In the financial year 2015, the firm amounted a revenue of 32 million euros and created employment for 75 people.
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Orno Ad is an importer which has been established in the year 2009 and is headquartered in Sofia, Bulgaria. The firm provides premium quality products on the Bulgarian market. Besides, the company imports their products from around the world and distributes them to over 6500 point of sales across the country.
The importer’s focal point remains on three principal categories which are:
Moreover, the company partnered with renowned suppliers among which some are listed below:
Additionally, the importer operates their own warehouse which measures 2000 square meters and provides logistics solutions which covers the whole territory of Bulgaria. All the products are delivered punctually.
In the financial year 2017, the company achieved a turnover of 14 million euros with the cooperation of their 81 employees.
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Abra is a wholesaler which has been established in the year 2003 and is headquartered in Edmonton, London, United Kingdom. The firm provides its services in both the retail and HoReCa sector. Abra’s products are distributed across Europe, Africa and Middle East.
Different product types can be found under the following categories:
The wholesaler partnered with famous suppliers around the world such as Coca cola, Pampers, Lucozade, Evian, etc...:
Being a member of the Landmark Wholesale Group, Abra distributes their private label products which are known as:
The company operates its own distribution centre covering 75,000 square feet. while continuing to provide nationwide delivery solutions.
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1982
The fresh market is a retailer which has been established in the year 1982 by Ray Berry and Beverly Berry. The headquarters is based in Greensboro, North Carolina, United States. The company operates 161 stores across the country.
The firm provides a wide assortment of products under the following categories:
Furthermore, the enterprise partnered with Burris Logistics which provides retail distribution services. Through this action, the retailer is able to benefit from the warehousing and transportation services.
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1929
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1929
Established by Djebrail Bahadourian in 1929, Bahadourian is an importer and distributor of food and beverages in the French market. Its headquarters is based in Lyon, France. The company sources its products from countries such as Italy, Greece, Turkey, Portugal, Lebanon, India, Armenia, Spain, Latin America, Africa, West Indies and many more.
Currently, the business operates 4 shops and 1 restaurant across the country and an online store as well.
In the financial year 2021, Bahadourian achieved a turnover of € 3.3 million and employed more than 20 people.
Furthermore, the importer provides a variety of goods under the following categories:
Brands such as Coral, Mandorla, Patrella, Tabasco, Heinz, Damman, Moghrabieh, Tilda, Carnaroli, Chateau Kefraya, Chateau Mornag, Gatao and many others are endorsed by the firm. It is noteworthy that Bahadourian also provides organic and bio products in its portfolio.
In addition, the company developed its own brand under the name “Bahadourian” which consists of products such as soaps, spices, teas, etc.
Pertaining to its logistics solutions, Bahadourian partnered with Colissimo Expert Suivi and Chronopost to conduct its deliveries.
The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.bahadourian.com/
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1986
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1986
Gunz Warenhandels,an importer of food and drinks, is based in Austria. The family business was founded by Helmut Gunz in 1986 and now offers over 1200 references. Gunz Warenhandels operates 2 branches in Germany and Belarus.
Gunz Warenhandels started by distributing solely in Austria but eventually, the company started to export across Europe. Nowadays, Gunz Warenhandels exports to over 100 countries.
Gunz Warenhandels has a shop in Austria and an online store as well.
The company employs 185 people and in 2019, it reached a turnover of € 148.8 million, indicating an increase of 4.8% in revenue compared to 2018.
The firm offers a large assortment of products in the following categories:
Savory Grocery: snacks, chips, spices, canned food, etc.
Sweet Grocery: sweets, cereans, dried fruits, biscuits, etc.
Drinks: wine, spirits, syrups, etc.
Gunz Warenhandels also offers gluten-free, lactose-free, organic, halal and vegetarian products.
Brands such as Capri Sun, Loyd, Milka, Vidal, Boom, Pfanner, Wawi, etc are available.
Gunz Warenhandels also launched 20 private labels including (but not limited to):
Asia Gold: a range of Asian snacks, noodles, sauces, coconut oil, etc.
Bad Dog: a brand of energy drinks
Don Fernando: a brand of Spanish-Mexican foods such as wraps, tortilla chips, canned foods, etc.
Feiny Biscuits: an extensive range of pastries, biscuits and wafers
Fine Biscuits: a range of cookies
Gina: a brand of am, spreads, dried fruits, cereals, etc.
Ginetto: a range of wines and wine cocktails
Gunz: a brand of ice tea and cookies
Ivanka: an assortment of Balkan delicacies
Maitre Truffout: a wide range of chocolates and pralines
Gunz Warenhandels operates 2 logistics centres: 1 in Austria and 1 in Germany.
Gunz Warenhandels has set up a solidarity fund of € 100000 per year which goes to employees as well as charities.
Concerning the environment, the company has reduced its carbon footprint. The business used photovoltaic systems for its warehouses which has helped to convert to using renewable energy sources.
Gunz Warenhandels’s online shop can be accessed on www.gunz.cc
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2007
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2007
Star n foods is an importer specialised in FMCG products which has been established in the year 2007 and is headquartered in Mumbai, India. The firm provides their services in the retail and HoReCa sector. The firm imports FMCG products from USA, UK and Malaysia.
Furthermore, the firm provides a wide assortment of goods under the following categories:
Some of their brands include: Dibella, Beanies, Fruity Cheerios, Hershey’s, Betty Crocker etc.
The company’s main clients include:
The company has a dedicated sales team covering 13 states and cooperating with 46 distributors.They also have a particular team ensuring that all food items are well examined prior to shipping including customer care and Indian FSSAI regulations.
The company has a dedicated team to take constant updates about stock levels, shelf life in the warehouses, etc… The firm has the potential to provide logistics solutions to their clients.
In the financial year 2018, the firm achieved total sales of 17.8 million euros. The company has a dedicated entrepreneurial team of 28 people.
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1972
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1972
Confex functions as a buying alliance and is based in the UK. Confex started operating in 1972. Nowadays, the firm works with over 240 members. Confex is a private company and an associate of the Landmark Wholesale group.
Confex settles competitive deals with suppliers which benefit all its members. The business also helps in marketing strategies and supporting its members with incentive and discounts. Furthermore, the central distribution gives members flexibility in terms of the quantities they order.
Confex has partnered with American Express. The partnership benefits members in terms of special payment terms and rewards.
The members that work with Confex include wholesalers, cash & carry stores, vending operators, food service businesses such as cafes, restaurants, catering companies, etc.
The business’s turnover has reached € 2.5 billion.
The company offers products in the following categories:
Confex currently works with over 200 suppliers which include Nestle, Mars, Twinings, Cadbury, Volvic, Rio, Red Bull and Ferrero. There are over 1000 brands available.
Confex also introduced its own brand, CORE which consists of food and non-food products targetting wholesalers dealing in the HoReCa sector.
In order to become an official supplier of Confex, one should meet the following requirements:
First and foremost, they need to pay a launch fee.
The suppliers should provide relevant and interesting products.
Having the ability to deliver in pallets and able to ship directly to the members.
They should be having their own sales representatives in the UK.
Having their own warehouses is a plus point, also they can ship to Confex’s central distribution which costs 7.5%.
The supplier should be willing to sell into UK independent wholesale.
The minimum turnover for suppliers should be 200,000 euros and they are requested to offer their buyers a loyalty bonus of 2% based on their operating turnover.
In order to conduct their deliveries, a fleet of 3517 vehicles are available. In relation to the logistics solutions, the firm partnered with Yearsley Logistics (largest UK frozen provider of supply chain solutions) hence ensuring the smooth running of the supply chain.
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2015
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2015
Sami Ben Agromex is an importer which has been established in Algeria in 2015. The main activities of the company are import and resale of food and non-food items. Moreover, Sami Ben Agromex also manufactures packaging for products such as dried fruits, dried vegetables, vegetables, etc.
Currently, Sami Ben Agromex distributes its products to supermarkets, hypermarkets and catering companies in the HoReCa sector.
Sami Ben Agromex achieves an annual turnover of € 3.5 million and there are 10 people employed by the company.
Sami Ben Agromex is looking for products in the following categories:
The company is sourcing both branded products and products for its own labels.
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1996
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1996
Anedik Kritikos is a retail chain which has been established in the year 1996 by Mr Andreas Kritikos. The headquarters is based in Aegina, Greece. The firm is part of Elomas Group which is the largest Greek chain of supermarkets. The company has 293 branches including corporate and franchise.
Anedik Kritikos achieved a turnover of € 311 million in 2018 and the company employs over 2500 people to work for its business.
The branches include:
Consumers get the opportunity to shop from their home through their computer as the company provides their online shop which is as follows: Online Market Kritikos Easy
The retailer provides over 10,000 products under the following categories:
Savory grocery: herbs, spices, rice, pasta, pet food, condiments, soups, snacks, nuts, sauces
Sweet grocery: sweet canned food, biscuits, ambient desserts, confectionery, hot drinks, chocolate, industrial pastries
Chilled & fresh: meat, snacks, seafood, charcuterie
Dairy: cheese, milk, cream, butter, yoghurt
Drinks: wine, spirits, non-alcoholic drinks
Personal care: hair care, supplements, hygiene, makeup, skincare,oral care, fragrances, baby care
Household: Household cleaners, Cleaning supplies, Air fresheners & Repellent, Dishwash, Shoe care, Disposables, Laundry care
Customers can discover the retailer’s own brands on the shelves of the stores which are known as:
Anedik Kritikos introduced Sweete Stevia, the natural sweetener in its stores. The company was given the opportunity to sell these products in its stores as it is considered as a reliable and quality chain in Greece. In the supermarkets customers can find:
The natural sweetener is 98% pure with an excellent flavor and can replace sugar in a balanced diet.
The company operates 5 logistics centers hence ensuring the smooth running of the supply chain.
In fact, the objective of the company is to establish six more stores by the end of the year 2018.
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2003
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2003
FFG is an importer that focuses on food and beverages and was established in 2003 and is based in Germany.
The firm distributes products from various international brands and also handles the promotion, marketing and logistics in Germany. This also includes product launches. FFG distributes to more than 5000 stores in the country.
It is interesting to know that regular meetings are done with retailers in order to discuss new items and promotions.
The importer’s main clients include Rewe, Coop, Metro, Real, Sky, Familia, etc.
FFG employs a team of 70 sales representatives.
Some of the brands currently available are Naschmonster and Plifuletti.
Additionally, the company has a central warehouse logistics facility which provides 24/48 hours service.
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2006
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2006
Modelez Pokska Production was established in Poland in 2006. The co-packer is part of Mondelez, an American company with a subsidiary englobing its European operations, Mondelez International Europe.
Mondelez Polska Production operates 7 factories in the country as well as an office in Warsaw. Furthermore, the company has its own Research & Development centre where it develops new and innovative products.
Mondelez Polska Production achieved a turnover of € 144.7 million in 2019 and employs 3627 people.
Mondelez Polska Production offers products in the sweet grocery category such as biscuits, chocolates, gums, etc.
The company provides brands such as BelVita, Cadbury, Toblerone, Trident, Oreo, Milka, etc.
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2003
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2003
El Nino Parfum has been operating their business on the retail and wholesale market for more than 13 years. The headquarters is based in Nová Paka, Czech Republic.
The firm operates an online shop (Elnino.cz) where we can find more than 1 million products already in stock. The company is also wholesaler of perfumes and cosmetics and has various clients across Europe.
The range of products are sorted into the personal care category which consists of famous brands at attractive prices. Some of the brands are as follows (non-exhaustive list) :
The company possesses the APEK certification.
Clients have lots of benefits in cooperating with El Nino Parfum as they operate a warehouse and provide a sophisticated logistics solution.
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1998
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1998
Żabka is a chain of convenience stores established in 1998 by Mariusz Świtalski. Its headquarters is based in Poznan, Poland. The company is owned by a Luxembourg-based private equity and investment advisory firm, CVC Capital Partners.
Moreover, the business attracts around 15.5 million customers in its 8,489 stores across the country and an application has been created which offers the “order and collect service”. Besides, Zabka has 7,000 franchisees as well.
In the financial year 2020, Zabka achieved a turnover of €2 billion and its sales increased by 19% as compared to the previous year. Currently, the firm employs more than 45,000 people.
It is noteworthy that the company won the Food & Retail Award 2021 in the Retail category organised by PTWP SA Group.
Furthermore, the enterprise offers a large variety of goods in the following categories:
Brands such as Oreo, Pepsi, Fuze Tea, Lays, Doritos, Lipton, Milka, Haribo, Mentos, Magnum, Rexona and many others are endorsed by the firm.
Moreover, Zabka also developed its private label products under the following names (non-exhaustive list):
In addition, Zabka maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by ISO 22000, ISO 9001, IFS, BRC Global Standard and many more.
Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business operates fully automated distribution centres and has its own fleet of electric vehicles to ensure deliveries.
As of 2021, the food service became the first company in Poland to have its decarbonisation goals in its responsibility (esg) strategy, scientifically verified and approved by the international initiative Science Based Targets (SBTi).
Moreover, the company signed an agreement with Paysafe in 2021 to give Polish people increased access to online cash.
Additionally, Zabka overtook Amazon in the European race for autonomous stores by launching 25 stores under the Zabka Nano and Zaapka banners in January 2022. The firm uses contactless, AI-powered computer vision technology from U.S tech player Aifi which is a bit similar to Amazon’s Just Walk Out set-up and this concept enables shopping to be checkout-free and fast.
Furthermore, the convenience chain partnered with DHL so that parcels can be sent from Zabka stores or by DHL courier.
In June 2022, the company partnered with Krakow tech firm VeloxAlpha SA to launch the country’s first hot dog-making robot.
Concerning sustainability, Zabka protects the environment by eliminating plastic bags and replacing them with biodegradable and paper bags.
Zabka’s application can be accessed on: https://zakupy.zabka.pl/
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1993
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1993
Eurotorg is a retailer which has been established in the year 1993 by Vladimir Vasilko and Sergei Litvin. The headquarters is based in Minsk, Belarus.
As of December 2018, the firm operates 862 grocery stores which operate under the name Eurotorg as well as 100 drogerie stores under the name Magia and the company employs 3000 people. The retailer cooperates with approximately 2000 suppliers.
Eurotorg is regarded as the largest private company in the country and is also the leading retailer in Belarus. The firm is ranked among the Top 10 food retailers in Belarus and in the year 2017, Eurotorg achieved a market share of 19%.
The firm also operates an e-commerce business since 2014 and the platform is known as Dostavka.by
In 2016 Eurotorg launched another online shop known as: Gipermall.by where one can purchase dry food and non-food products.
The company offers a diversified range of products under the following categories:
Chilled & fresh
Frozen
Dairy
Sweet grocery
Savory grocery
Drinks
Personal care
Household
In order to conduct deliveries, the firm operates their own logistics network which is composed of a modern fleet of 500 vehicles and manages 4 warehouses. There are 740 people who work in the logistics department and the company has its own IT system devised by the IT team.
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2000
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2000
Teta Drogerie is a retailer based in Slovakia. The company was founded in 2000 and is owned by PK Solvent, a Czech company. By 2015, the firm had over 761 stores across the country.
In 2019, Teta Drogerie was reported to achieve a turnover of €204.6 million and employed 2250 people.
Teta Drogerie provides a variety of products in the following category:
Teta Drogerie works with brands such as Tento, Domestos, Persil, Dermacol and many more.
Teta Drogerie owns 7 private labels including (not limited to):
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2001
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2001
Sima-lend is a wholesaler which has been established in the year 2000 and is headquartered in Yekaterinburg, Russia. The firm collaborates with various suppliers from Europe, China and the CIS countries. 80.5% of the products are sourced locally only. Their customers include wholesalers and retailers.
The company sells over 600,000 kind of products under the following categories:
The company operates a warehouse which measures 118,000 square meters. Concerning the logistics solutions, the firm’s fleet of vehicles consist of 400 cars.
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Kamelot-A is a supermarket chain which provides fresh food at good prices. The headquarters is based in Tomsk, Russia. The firm operates 541 stores across the country.
The company provides their goods under the following categories:
It is interesting to know that the company does not own any warehouse to stock their goods, nevertheless, all their products are delivered daily in the supermarkets.
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1952
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1952
Established by Bob Sheetz in 1952, Sheetz is an American chain of convenience stores and coffee shops. Its headquarters is based in Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States. It is noteworthy that all its locations offer 24/7 service since the 1980s.
Presently, the business operates 652 outlets in 6 states and 38 cities. Moreover, an e-commerce platform is at the disposal of its customers as well.
In the financial year 2020, Sheetz achieved a turnover of €6 billion and currently employs 20,204 people.
It is noteworthy that the company was recognized as the Best Employers for Diversity in 2022.
Furthermore, the enterprise offers a variety of products in the following categories:
Brands such as Pepsi, Coca Cola, Red Bull, Monster, Kitkat, Mentos and many others are endorsed by the firm.
Moreover, the firm developed its own brand known as “Sheetz Pop”, a line of soft drinks.
In addition, the retailer maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by the U.S Green Building (USGBC).
Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business operates its own distribution centres and is planning to partner with Relex Solutions to improve its distribution and inventory management strategies in 2022.
The company partnered with StorMagic in 2020 to modernise and optimise in-store computer systems at its convenience stores.
Furthermore, Sheetz became the first convenience store chain to accept Bitcoin and other digital currencies in its stores in 2021.
Moreover, the convenience chain dropped gas prices to help drivers get through Independence Day travel in June 2022.
In July 2022, the firm announced that it has plans to open a new location in North Cornwall Township. Moreover, in the same year, Sheetz invested more than $70 million in store employee wages and is planning to hire 3,500 people across its market area.
Additionally, Sheetz is planning to expand its operations in Dayton, Ohio by opening 20 locations in the next 5 years. Furthermore, the firm is aiming to open its first store in Dayton in 2024.
Concerning sustainability, the business added renewable energy to power its Pennsylvania stores in February 2022. As part of its sustainability efforts, Sheetz has also implemented fast charging for electric vehicles and has increased its recycling services as well.
The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://orderz.sheetz.com/
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Scheurich la fleur is a retailer which has been established in the year 1907 by Wilhelm Scheurich. The headquarters is based in Walldurn, Germany. The firm provides their services in the gastronomy sector, to distributors and eventually to end customers.
Customers can find a wide assortment of goods in Scheurich shop found in the capital of the country. Nevertheless, the firm provides their services through their online shop namely: Scheurich La Fleur
The company provides selected goods under the following categories:
The group’s specialty is Wine and they offer various type of wines from countries such as Italy, France, Germany, Spain, etc…
The firm provides shipping facilities in Germany and outside the country as well.
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Founded by Clemens Drdla in 2012, ConFusion-Asiatisch Kochen is a foodservice company which offers cooking classes and catering services in the Austrian market. Its headquarters is based in Vienna, Austria. The company specialises in Asian products.
Presently, the business operates 1 restaurant which can be booked by customers for their private events. Also, ConFusion-Asiatisch Kochen manages an e-commerce platform.
It is noteworthy that the firm offers catering services at its partner locations as well as at its clients’ homes.
Furthermore, the enterprise offers various products under the following categories:
Brands such as Yuzu, Clearspring, Algamar, Rice Paper, Aroy-D and many others are endorsed by the firm. These products are sourced from China, Vietnam, Thailand, Japan, India, etc. ConFusion-Asiatisch Kochen also offers a line of organic products in its portfolio.
Moreover, the foodservice developed its own brand known as ‘ConFusion’ which includes products such as curry pastes, coconut milk, mushrooms, curry powder and many other products.
Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business partners with a third-party logistics provider to manage its deliveries.
The company’s online shop can be accessed on: http://www.confusion-kochen.at/
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1998
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Founded in 1998 in the UK, CLF Distribution is an importer, wholesaler and distributor of food and non-food products. CLF Distribution offers over 11000 references. Furthermore, CLF Distribution runs an online shop, Just Natural, which is dedicated to natural products.
Retailers can access CLF Distribution’s online ordering platform where they can view the whole product range and place their orders.
CLF Distribution distributes to independent retailers, gyms, pharmacies, etc. such as Beanfreaks, Health Emporium, The V Spot, etc.
CLF Distribution achieves an annual turnover of € 40.4 million and employs 135 people.
CLF Distribution offers products in the following categories:
CLF Distribution also provides an array of items that are natural, vegan, plant-based, dairy-free, etc.
Over 1000 brands are available by the company and include 9 Bar, Activ Juice, English Tea Shop, Sukin, Medihoney, etc.
Moreover, CLF Distribution is the exclusive distributor of brands like Balanced, Soakin, Organic Kitchen, Prima Italia, etc.
CLF Distribution offers products that are manufactured in the UK and also imports from various countries such as Switzerland, Japan, India, etc. CLF Distribution tries to source locally when possible.
CLF Distribution is a certified MHRA Medicinal Product Wholesaler.
CLF Distribution prefers to work with suppliers that offer organic products and are Fair Trade certified. The company constantly sources innovative and healthy products and also continues to expand its free-from range.
The business also sources from cooperative groups. CLF Distribution ensures that it collaborates only with suppliers from countries that adhere to human rights regulations.
It must be noted that CLF Distribution only provides products that contain no harmful ingredients.
Pertaining to the warehousing facilities, the company runs its own warehouse with a total storage area of 40000 sq.ft. Equipped with the latest IT and stock management systems, CLF Distribution is able to supply its clients efficiently. Deliveries are effected within the next 24 hours for orders sent before 10am.
In order to reduce packaging waste, carbon footprint and protect the environment, CLF Distribution has introduced the CLF Tote Box service which is free for its clients. Indeed, the Tote Boxes have a longer life compared to cardboard boxes and the products are less likely to be damaged when they are being moved from the warehouse to the client’s location.
CLF Distribution’s online store, Just Natural, can be accessed on www.justnatural.co.uk
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1992
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1992
Prike is an importer which has been established in the year 1992 in Estonia. The firm is known as the premium brand marketing company in the Baltics State. Prike was established in 2003 in Latvia and later on in Lithuania in the year 2005.
The firm provides their services in the HoReCa and retail sector. The firm serves more than 3500 customers in the Baltics.
The company’s core product category is drinks and some of the products are listed below:
Prike provides more than 90 well-known premium brands which consists of more than 590 quality products.
The firm partnered with the following suppliers:
The company has an efficient logistics organization which helps them conduct deliveries across the Baltics State.
In the financial year 2017, the company achieved a turnover of 15.1 million euros.
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In the year 2010, two friends namely Katia and Hayley decided to launch the Birchbox business as they were determined to create a better way to shop for beauty products. The retailer’s headquarters is based in New York, United States.
The company conducts their business in the following countries:
One can find the latest beauty and grooming products which covers the following range:
It is interesting to know that customers get the opportunity to book appointments from Birchbox in order to benefit from hair or makeup services. As of 2014, the firm partnered with Soldsie, a social e-commerce platform based in San Francisco so that they can launch their instagram shop and through this action, customers are able to purchase from Instagram just by leaving a comment on a photo with hashtag #birchboxcart.
The company cooperated with OHL, which provides global supply chain management solutions. Through this step, Birchbox is able to operate an efficient supply chain. Birchbox even partnered with Seko logistics so that the latter may conduct deliveries for orders placed through the Birchbox online shop.
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Ventadis is retailer which was established in the year 1987 and is based in Rungis, France. Ventadis is a subsidiary of M6 Groupe which is a French media holding company. The firm has entered the e-commerce business in 2010.
The firm operates under the following sites online :
Ventadis offers over 100 references in its shops. The company has partnered with brands such as Sephora, Panasonic, BaByliss, Calor, Skin’Up and many more.
The target market of the company is women who are between 40-60 years old. 86% of their customers are women only.
Ventadis achieves an annual turnover of € 115 million and employs around 300 people. The company has approximately 1 million active customers and they sell around 2 million products yearly.
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Sfinks is a food service company that was founded in 1999. The firm operates several restaurants across Poland, some of which operate as franchises. Sfinks is known for launching original and creative restaurant formats with various cultural influences both in the cuisine and decor.
With a workforce of 90 people, Sfinks achieved a turnover of €17.30 million in 2020.
At present, Sfinks manages the following banners:
Since 2006, Sfinks has been quoted on the Warsaw Stock Exchange.
Furthermore, all restaurants owned by the group are HACCP certified.
Most of the Sphinx restaurants offer a food delivery service and it can be accessed on https://www.smacznieiszybko.pl/
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Spin is a Hungarian importer, distributor and manufacturer founded in 2004. The company operates in the FMCG market with the importation of quality beverages, food, cosmetics, as well as medical goods. Spin also has an online shop. It is headquartered in Budapest.
Spin deals with Hungarian based retail chains, grocery stores, drug stores, gas station networks and pharmacy suppliers like Spar, Tesco, Metro, Aldi, Lukoil, Ikea and many others.
Spin offers various products in the following categories:
Moreover, the company exclusively works with numerous well-known international brands such as Vitamin Well, Flapjack, Mantinga, Revalid, etc.
Spin’s private label named ‘FlapJack’ was created in 2016 and currently manufactures snacks that are sold in many EU countries. The firm is also offering to manufacture private label products for other companies.
All products go through the HACCP procedure and FSI certification regularly to ensure that the quality of the goods is maintained.
Spin’s production takes place in a warehouse of 220 m2 which includes processing of raw materials and packaging & shipping of final goods. The company also provides delivery with its own fleet of vehicles as well as national and international transport firms.
A new hall of 110 m2 was established in 2020. It was furnished with a high capacity packaging machine for the purpose of mixing and packing cereals.
Spin has started co-packing for distributors and retailers.
An easy access to the Spin’s online store is www.spinshop.hu.
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Primor Cosmetics is an importer and distributor of perfumes and cosmetics. Founded in 1991 in Hungary, the company distributes to various retailers.
Primor Cosmetics offers merchandising, logistics, PR, Social Media support and beauty advisory services to its suppliers, enabling them to sell on the Hungarian market.
Primor Cosmetics works with over 60 people and its targeted turnover of 2019 was € 15 million.
Primor Cosmetics offers products in the Personal Care category which includes make-up, fragrances, skincare, hair care, etc.
In fact Primor has classified the various brands it distributes in 3 distinct segments:
Some of the brands offered are Prada, Hugo Boss, Joop!, Lancaster, Essence, Chloe, etc.
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Founded in 1998, Del 100 is a wholesaler and distributor of food and household products. Its headquarters is based in Kiskunfélegyháza, Hungary. The company has its wholesale and retail division as well.
Moreover, along with its household chemical wholesale warehouse, the business operates 13 retail stores.
In the financial year 2021, Del 100 achieved a turnover of €41 million and currently employs 213 people.
Furthermore, the enterprise offers more than 20,000 references in the following categories:
Brands such as Jacobs, Ariel, Rege, Dove, Signal, Veet, Tena, Carin, Tiret and many others are endorsed by the firm.
Pertaining to its logistics solutions, Del 100 operates its own distribution centre and a fleet of vehicles is readily available to ensure its deliveries.
With regards to community service, the wholesaler offers charitable donations to various organisations.
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Benu is a pharmaceutical retailer with 279 pharmacies across Czech Republic. The firm is a subsidiary of the Phoenix Group, which is the leading pharmaceutical trader in Europe. Benu Czech Republic also operates an online store and a mobile application.
Benu Czech Republic provides various services such as blood sugar, Alzeihmer and cholesterol testing as well as online counseling from pharmacists.
Benu Czech Republic won the Superbrand Award in 2019.
Benu Czech Republic provides a wide range of products in the following categories:
Benu Czech Republic also offers gluten-free, organic, superfood and diet food.
Benu Czech Republic provides famous brands such as Pampers, Nivea, Nestle, Avene, etc.
Benu Czech Republic imports its products from Germany, France, Switzerland and many more.
Free delivery is offered for any purchases exceeding € 38.7.
The company's online pharmacy is accessible on www.benu.cz
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Sitil Bohemia is an importer which has been established in the year 2001 and is headquartered in Praha, Czech Republic. The scope of the business is mainly wholesale and import. The firm provides their services in the Czech and Slovak market.
The firm has launched their e-commerce platform known as : Klidne si uzivam
Sitil has also become an exclusive distributor brands such as (non-exhaustive list):
The company’s clients include general retail chains such as (non-exhaustive list):
The team of 25 employees achieved a revenue of 2.35 million euros in the financial year 2016.
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Founded in 1992 by Daniel Poisson and based in Hungary, Duna Pro is not only the first but also the leading distributor company in the country. The company offers premium brands and personalised services, ranging from the manufacturer to the dealer.
Currently, Duna Pro has more than 2000 trade partners and provides around 160 references. Some of its partners include Auchan, Bata, Aldi, Vitexim, Vent West, etc.
Duna Pro serves clients such as retailers and supermarkets, retail chains, etc. The company covers 100% of the modern trade, traditional trade, wholesale market, specialty stores, drug store chains.
Additionally, the business owns around 20000 points of sales across Hungary.
With a workforce of 50 employees, Duna Pro achieves an annual turnover of around € 19 million.
The company provides a wide assortment of products under the following categories:
Furthermore, Duna Pro offers services pertaining to full sales, commercial and logistics needs of the manufacturers, etc.
The company has exclusive distribution rights for the following brands: Bacardí, Martini, Bombay, Grey Goose, Patrón, Kleenex, Huggies, etc.
The products are imported from countries like Puerto Rico, Israel, Netherlands, USA, etc.
Moreover, Duna Pro is looking for brands that are already present in other European countries as well as emerging brands. The firm is interested in beers, ciders, hard seltzers, etc.
Duna Pro is also interested in premium brands and nice packaging.
With regards to the society, the company takes part in several campaigns, such as United Way Hungary's Covid-Emergency-Assisting campaign.
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Sense and Body is an importer which has been established in the year 1997 and is headquartered in Warsaw, Poland. The company is determined to import ecological products from around the world hence distributing them in the retail market.
The main products category is personal care and the firm provides various brands under this section which are known as (non-exhaustive list):
The firm also offers their own brands which are as follows (non-exhaustive list):
The company distributes their products to retail chains and specialized stores such as:
In the financial year 2016, the firm achieved a revenue of 1.96 million euros.
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Victoria Trading is an independent purchasing cooperative which has been formed in the year 2013 in the Netherlands. The purchasing cooperative is comprised of seven Dutch foodservice businesses. They have joined forces and bundled volumes with the aim of a better price-quality ratio, increasing efficiency in the chain, innovation and intensification of corporate social responsibility.
Through this collaboration, the company’s purchasing volume amounts to over 300 million euros.
The seven Food service members are as follows:
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Founded in 1997, Marine Express also known as (Marex) is an importer and distributor of alcoholic beverages in the Russian market. Its headquarters is based in St. Petersburg, Russia. The company sources its products from countries such as Portugal, Italy, Mauritius, Ireland, Mexico, United Kingdom, Spain, France, Scotland and many others.
It is noteworthy that Marex opened a sommelier school in 2004 where wine tastings are organised. Besides, the company has 2 offices nationwide.
Concerning its distribution channels, the business distributes its products to major retailers as well as wholesalers.
Furthermore, the business offers a variety of products in the Wine & Spirits Category which are as follows (non-exhaustive list):
Brands such as Calem, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Dupuy, Spey, Domaine du Tariquet, Château de Maniban, Prosecco and many others are endorsed by the firm. Moreover, Marex also offers vegan, organic, biodynamic, semi-dry, semi-sweet products in its portfolio.
Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the company operates its warehouses and a fleet of vehicles is available to conduct its deliveries.
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Founded in 1993, Luding is an importer and distributor of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in the Russian market. Its headquarters is based in Moscow, Russia. The company sources its products from countries such as France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, Australia, Portugal, New Zealand and many others.
Concerning its distribution channels, the business distributes its products to retailers and wholesalers nationwide. Moreover, Luding operates more than 20 branches and an online shop as well.
In the financial year 2021, the firm achieved a turnover of € 446 million and employed 745 people.
It is noteworthy that Luding won various awards in the “Leader of the year” competition by the National Alcohol Association from 2003 to 2018.
Furthermore, the importer offers over 5,000 references in the following categories:
Additionally, brands such as Lambay, Kremlin, Baby well, Saint-Joseph, Soberano, etc, are endorsed by the firm.
Pertaining to its logistics solutions, Luding operates its own temperature controlled warehouse and its fleet of vehicles to conduct its deliveries.
The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.luding.ru/
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Utkonos specialises itself in Internet trade in food and similar products.
Deliveries are taken care of by the company in respect of the districts in Moscow region. Their products includes non-food such as household items and animal products as well as food (dairy products, fresh vegetables, fish & meat and beauty products).
In the newest format of the retailer, Utkonos offers over 39 000 SKUs. The process has been simplifies over the years by taking into considerations customers’ preferences and automated quality control system.
With over 200 employees and a warehouse of more than 40,000 square meters, the company is able to cater for customers with quality products. The price is at a competitve rate as the company has direct contact with leading manufacturers.
The online retailer has recently purchased an office and a warehouse of more than 70,000 square meters to ease up its transactions. The warehouse is strategically situated at Logo park sever which is the second largest warehouse ever bought by the company.
This achievement will decrease the delivery time and considerably increase the number of orders per day.
In 2016, Utkonos was the biggest online retailer in Russia, delivering up to 9000 orders per day.
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Offertissima was founded in 1994, and is specialised in import, export and wholesale trade. The products concerned are household goods, school supplies, paper confectionery, hygiene items, toys, glassware, ceramics etc.
With headquarters and a central warehouse in Novaki, the company is also known to be the largest importer with 1500 square meters offering different articles.
Offertissima imports from countries such as
Pertaining to logistic features, the importer has an average of 200 trucks as well as 150 containers of goods.
Currently the company are establishing cooperation with a network of more than 80 manufacturers and tradesmen like Blista, Čuljak, Cro-plast, Mar-Mar, Graphic-Graphoprint, Commel, Book, Car Care Pens, PC Group, Alca, Brodplast, Plastic Wrap, Logistics Violet , Olival, Tralma, Trstenjak and many others.
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HEB Mexico started operating in 1997. The company belongs to H-E-B, a private supermarket chain originally founded by Florence Butt and based in the USA. HEB Mexico offers a wide assortment of food and non-food items.
A total of 57 stores are managed by the firm and an online shop is also available.
With a workforce of 4500 people, HEB Mexico achieves an annual turnover of € 86.64 million.
The company’s product categories include:
In addition to this, HEB Mexico also offers organic, lactose-free, sugar-free and gluten-free products.
Brands like Animalz, Colgate, Nestle, Selecta, etc. can be found in all the stores.
HEB Mexico sells products from HEB’s private labels which include (but not limited):
All products sold at HEB Mexico are of high quality. From the origin of the products to the production and transportation methods, each detail is taken into account.
Furthermore, HEB Mexico sources most of its products from Mexico itself and the rest is imported from the US.
In 2004, the company built a large distribution centre in Mexico and introduced a new way of doing business in the grocery sector.
With regards to the environment, the company indulges in several measures and takes various initiatives. Some of these are Think Green, Animal Welfare, Sustainable fishing, etc. concerning the community, HEB Mexico has carried out several campaigns and programs, some of which were in the food, education and health sectors.
HEB Mexico’s online shop can be accessed on www.heb.com.mx
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AlbanCorp Group is an importer which has been established in the year 1995 and is headquartered in Tirane, Albania. The firm distributes consumer goods in the Republic of Albania. The company conducts their business through advanced software solutions.
The company’s products categories include:
The firm distributes imported brands to over 7000 clients across Albania. Some of the recognised brands are listed below (non-exhaustive list) :
The firm matches the quality standards as they possess certifications such as ISO 9001:2008 and HACCP.
The group operates a warehouse which measures 8,000 meter squares so that they may fulfill the needs of their distribution and retail operations. The company also provides chilled and freeze warehousing conditions.
In the financial year 2016, the firm achieved a revenue of 9.92 million euros.
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Founded in 1996, Healthpoint is a UK-based company, working with ideas and turning them into finished products for its consumers. The company is a leading manufacturer of beauty and personal care products, also producing several goods for its clients’ private labels as per demands.
Additionally, the firm has collaborated with several local trading partners such as Tesco, Savers, ASDA, etc.
Exporting its products to various international markets such as Africa, Asia, Australia, etc, the company is also actively seeking new distribution partners across the world.
With a workforce of around 11 people, Healthpoint achieves an annual turnover of around £ 17 million.
In 2018, the firm was a silver winner for Pure Beauty Awards. Several other awards have been achieved by Healthpoint among which are Loved By Parents Awards, North West Finance Awards, Made For Mums Awards, etc.
Several products are available in the personal care category such as dental care, hair colouring, hair masks, body scrubs, creams, etc.
The business has partnership deals with international brands such as Dax from USA as well as local brands like Ecolabs and Steroplast for the purpose of supplying into UK retail markets.
Moreover, Healthpoint produces its items under several private labels such as:
The firm possesses certifications including MHRA, Citation Approved, ISO 9001:2008, etc.
With regards to logistics, Healthpoint sells over 3 million products such as hair colours annually. Furthermore, its UK distribution centre, which holds over 280 different product lines, is expanding to 65,000 sq ft.
Concerning the environment, the company assures that all its warehouses use backhaul services in order to reduce the environmental impact of vehicles on the road. Moreover, it also provides recyclable packaging wherever it is possible.
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Tradeco is an importer which has 20 years of experience in introducing the Chinese market to its clients. Indeed the company’s main business activity is to help the clients export their products to China.
To do this, Tradeco puts forward the services it provides:
Tradeco deals mainly with importers and distributors encompassing large supermarket chains in China or self owned stores as well as exclusivity in some supermarkets in China.
Before starting the work, the company conducts a market analysis by visiting hypermarkets and supermarkets, convenience stores, etc. By doing this, the firm is able to assemble relevant informations from the market and figure out the competition. The firm conducts their research based on the following examples: pricing, packaging, labeling, promotions, etc.
Some examples of its clients are:
The business activities are strategically segmented such that the headquarters is found in Shanghai and 2 offices in Spain i.e one is for customer care and support and one for administrative work.
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Organic & Natural is the result of the growing demand for quality products at competitive prices.
Working with recognised brands in Europe and other places, the online retailer ensures that it get the exclusive distribution of a particular product, quick delivery from stock to elsewhere, constant diversification, personalised recommendations and regular contact improvement with customers
The brands that the company puts forward are as follows:
Organic & Natural offers 100% bio and organic products to the BtoB (such as pharmacies like Catena and organic shops) and the BtoC (thanks to its e-commerce) market in Romania, Hungary and Bulgaria.
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Ipsy is a beauty box subscription service and e-commerce site which was established in the year 2011 by the YouTuber Michelle Phan. The headquarters is based in San Mateo, California, U.S.
The monthly subscription service for the ‘’Glam Bag’’ is €10.2 and subscribers are provided with a makeup bag of five cosmetic samples. The founder has expanded their business by commencing a more expensive subscription known as: Glam Bag Plus. This subscription is an advanced one as it ships five full sized products for €21.2 monthly to customers. Currently, the firm provides over 10 000 diversified makeup combinations in its Glam Bag memberships.
Ipsy also partners with celebrities such as Halsey and many others to launch its ‘’Glam Bag X’’ which offers a total of 8 full-size beauty products for a monthly fee of €47. The business also provides ‘’Mystery Glam Bag Bundles’’ that sends out 5 mystery items.
In 2020, Ipsy acquired BoxyCharm and currently has more than 4.3 million subscribers combined.
The company also creates social media campaigns for brands and organises online workshops about new products on the market.
Compared to their rival company Birchbox, Ipsy has more subscribers which accounts to over 3 million respectively. A plus point of Ipsy is that it ships products in reusable makeup travel bags which is highly beneficial for customers.
In the year 2017, the firm launched an e-commerce app which is called Shopper which consists of a reward system which allows customers to earn cash back on the purchases they make from the brands included in the monthly boxes.
The company does not only focus on the money made on the subscription, instead their focal point is helping brands reach social media influencers and gain exposure.
In 2020, Ipsy achieved a turnover of €217 million and employs 1500 people. It is noteworthy that the firm achieved over $100 million as growth capital from their premier investors such as TPG and Sherpa (non-exhaustive list).
The firm is specialized in the personal care category which includes products such as skin care, perfumes, nails and makeup products, etc.
Ipsy offers 600 active brands among which some are listed below:
Vegan, cruelty-free, paraben-free, phthalate-free, sulfate-free, gluten-free and nut-free goods are available.
Moreover, items provided by Ipsy are clinically, allergy and dermatologist tested. Ipsy abides by the BFA Clean Standards.
In November 2019, Ipsy launched its first brand, Complex Culture, which is a line of make-up brushes which are vegan and cruelty-free.
Ipsy is expanding its business by starting a brand incubator, IPSY Labs, which is working on developing new brands in the cosmetics industry to meet the gaps Ipsy has identified in the market.
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Vrtal is a wholesaler and retailer which was established in the year 1992 and is headquartered in Jihlava, Czech Republic. The firm operates 13 beverage warehouses and 10 stores especially for alcohol, wine and tobacco.
Concerning its clientele, Vrtal provides its services in the HoReCa sector as well as in the traditional market.
With a workforce of over 100 people, Vrtal achieved a turnover of €23.7 million in 2020.
A variety of products in the wine & spirits category such as liqueurs, whiskey, brandy, vodka, wine, etc. The company also offers references in the savory grocery like pasta, oils, condiments and many more.
Vrtal partners with several brands including Marisco, Finlandia, Koskenkorva, Tullamore Dew, Jameson, etc.
Furthermore, Vrtal is looking for suppliers of Italian Primitivo who have not distributed to the Czech Republic as well as wineries from Chile.
The company manages an e-commerce platform which can be accessed on www.eshop.vrtal.cz/
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Da is a chain of drugstores based in the Netherlands. The company has been in operation since 1992. Nowadays, Da Drugstores operates over 300 stores in the Netherlands as well as an online shop.
DA Drugstore’s turnover is around € 16 million and the company employs 99 people.
DA Drugstore offers products in the following categories:
Some of the brands available include Zone, Cistus, Yogi Tea, Bee Honest, etc.
Moreover DA Drugstores provides products under its own brands:
DA Drugstores’s online store can be found on www.da.nl
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Idyl is an independent store based in the Netherlands. A subsidiary of Dio, Idly is known for developing its own line of products which are sold in the Idyl shop but also in Dio drugstores across the Netherlands.
The private label is composed of 450 references in different product segments:
The products available in the personal care category include gauze compresses, sghower gels, body lotions, sun sprays. Another distinctive trait is that the products are sold at a fair price.
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Founded in 1993, Serpico Trading is a Romanian importer and distributor of food items. The company also features an online store.
Serpico trading’s clients include retailers such as popular retail chains and cash & carry stores. Some of them are Auchan, Carrefour, Metro, etc.
In 2020, it achieved a turnover of €8.9 million and currently, 38 people are working for the firm.
Serpico Trading provides products in the following categories:
Organic products are also offered.
Some of the brands one can find at Serpico Trading include Bonduelle, Kerrygold, Olutalia, Ava, etc.
Serpico Trading has been importing from various European countries including Italy, France, Belgium, etc. The company has also been putting forward a range of Romanian brands including Hame, Euromel, Prutul, etc.
The company is HACCP, UKAS and ISO 9001:2015 certified.
Serpico Trading has its own storage facilities while the deliveries are handled by a third party logistic company.
Its’s online store can be accessed on www.serpico.com.ro
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Real is a retailer and wholesaler which was established in the year 2001 and is headquartered in Budapest, Hungary.
The company operates 1,151 stores under the banner, Real and Real Point, across the country. Moreover, Real has 800+ franchise stores, 1000+ food trading partners and several C + C stores.
Known as the 6th largest retail chain, Real achieved a turnover of €1.17 billion in 2021 and employs more than 2500 people.
In 2021, Real was recognized as the Shop of the Year, Best rated in the supermarket category.
Real’s portfolio exceeds 10, 000 references in the food and non-food categories.
The retail group provides a wide assortment of products under the following categories:
Over 500 suppliers and 600+ international and domestic brands partner with Real. It is noteworthy that Real sources high-quality products from local small producers as well.
Furthermore, Real owns a private label which goes by the company name itself and offers a bunch of grocery products as well as household and personal care goods.
Regarding logistics, Real owns more than 50 warehouses and 15 logistics centres.
Concerning social responsibility, Real launched the Real Little Heroes program to arrange for class trips for elementary schools.
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Founded in 1947 by Georges Abou Adal, Holdal Group is a company specialising in retail, distribution and manufacturing of personal care and household products. Its headquarters is based in Beirut, Lebanon. The company has been featured in Forbes Middle East list of Top 100 Private companies.
Concerning its distribution channels, the business distributes its products to 4 markets across the country. Some of its clients are supermarkets, pharmacies, bookshops, etc. Moreover, the company launched mono-branded boutiques and also operates an online shop. Its mono-branded boutiques include renowned multinational companies such as Lacoste, Bobbi Brown, Kipling, etc.
Additionally, along with distribution services, the business has a manufacturing company known as Incoma which produces home and personal care products. It is noteworthy that luxury brands such as L’Oreal, Yves Rocher and Colgate-Palmolive work closely with Incoma.
Holdal Group achieves an annual turnover of more than €95 million and currently employs over 500 people.
It is noteworthy that the firm gained recognition through the Big Corporations category award during the Multi-Stakeholder SDG Forum (GCNL).
Furthermore, the company offers a wide assortment of products in the following categories:
Brands such as Clinique, Kenzo, Mustela, Pupa, Ungaro, Wenger, Timi Hayek, Longchamp, Matrix, Myran, Delsey, etc, are endorsed by the firm.
Moreover, the importer developed its own brands such as Magnolia, Lagoon and Mancode.
In addition, the importer maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 9001:2015.
Pertaining to its logistics solutions, Holdal Group operates its own distribution centre and has its own transportation network known as Tercel which was introduced in 2020. Tercel aims to become the Third Party Logistics preferred partner in the Lebanese market.
Additionally, in 2018, the company joined the United Nations Global Compact and Global Compact Lebanon to support the 10 principles on human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption.
Furthermore, in 2021, the enterprise strengthened its distribution portfolio in partnership with L’Oreal in order to provide professional, luxury and active cosmetics to its Lebanese consumers.
Concerning sustainability, the firm reduces its greenhouse gas emissions by encouraging its colleagues and customers to recycle their fabrics and clothes by delivering to people who need them and at the same time reducing fabric waste.
With regards to community service, Holdal Group supports AFEL to offer children a safer environment and a more decent future.
The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://myholdal.com/
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Anja Cosmetics is a retailer which has been in the business for more than 19 years. The headquarters is based in Budva, Montenegro. The firm is indulged in both B2C and B2B activities. The retailer operates 6 stores across the country.
The company provides a portfolio of 27,000 SKUs which covers the following categories (non-exhaustive list):
Numerous brands can be found on their e-commerce platform (http://www.a-cosmetics.net) such as (non-exhaustive list):
Pertaining to wholesaling, the firm distributes their products to beauty salons, spa centers, makeup academy, etc...
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Digma Food market is a supermarket chain which has been established in Ukraine with a network of 35 stores in various formats. The sales areas measures from 68 square meters to 1000 square meters. With the cooperation of more than 500 employees, the firm is able to fulfill the requirements of their customers.
The company’s business activities are as follows:
Digma collaborates with around 1000 suppliers hence offering an assortment of 18000 skus covering the following ranges:
The company manages a department namely “cooking” where they produce their own dishes with natural ingredients and real milk. Around 200 food items of their own production are available.
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Boni is a Dutch supermarket chain which was established in 1972 by Gerrit Klaassen. Its headquarters is based in Nijkerk, Netherlands. The company is a member of the Superunie purchasing association.
Presently, the business operates 48 supermarkets across the country and an e-commerce platform as well.
Boni Supermarket achieves an annual turnover of over €257 million and employs more than 2,500 people.
Furthermore, the enterprise offers a wide assortment of products in the following categories:
Brands such as Heineken, Lays, Edet, Magnum, Ariel, Tuc, Coca-Cola, Haribo, Dr Oetker and many others are endorsed by the firm.
Moreover, the retailer offers its private label products which are known as:
In addition, the business maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by Fairtrade, UTZ, ISO 50001 and many more.
Pertaining to its logistics solutions, Boni Supermarket operates its distribution centre and a fleet of vehicles is readily available to ensure deliveries.
Furthermore, in 2020, the firm partnered with Pan Oston, a Dutch self-checkout manufacturer to implement SLIM Self checkouts (sco) in its supermarkets.
Additionally, in July 2022, the company opened its first Boni Supermarket in North Brabant, Ravenstein where the Coop used to be.
Concerning sustainability, the retailer partners with the “Too Good To Go” app to fight against food waste.
The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://bonisupermarkt.nl/
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DetailResult was founded in the Netherlands in 2008 when the supermarket chains Dekamarkt and Dirk merged together. Prior to that, since 2001, both companies have been cooperating.
DetailResult operates under 2 banners:
Dirk: which englobes 123 stores
DekaMarkt: a chain of 81 supermarkets
In addition to this, DetailResult manages DetailResult Real Estate, a real estate company that is responsible for finding new locations for the Dirk and DekaMarkt stores in the Netherlands.
DetailResult achieves an annual turnover of € 2 billion and employs 19000 people.
The company offers products in the following categories:
Sweet Grocery: biscuits, coffee, chocolate, etc.
Savory Grocery: sauces, oil, chips, etc.
Drinks: juice, soft drinks, beer, etc.
Frozen Food: fruits, vegetables, fish, ready-meals, etc.
Chilled & Fresh Food: salad, ready-meals, meat, fish, poultry, etc.
Dairy: cheese, egg, milk, etc.
Personal Care: hair care, baby care, hygiene, etc.
Household: detergent, softener, cleaner, etc.
Brands such as Silan, Tom Poes, Unox, Rustlers, L’Oreal, Pampers, etc. are available in its stores.
The company also offers products under its own labels. For instance, DekaMarkt launched its own brand of coffee under the label Deka.
DetailResult manages its own logistics.
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Fooding company is a French company focusing on imports. The firm is engaged in developing their partner brands with the cooperation of their customers. Since 2018, Fooding Company has been developing and distributing natural and bio products in the french market.
The company targets consumers through marketing campaigns, social platforms, press and in-store activation. The company conducts market analysis hence diagnosing consumer’s requirements.
The firm distributes to more than 1,000 points of sale which includes general retail chains like Carrefour and Auchan but also to businesses in the HoReCa sector such as Api Restauration and Le Meurice Paris.
The enterprise offers a variety of products in the following categories:
Fooding Company provides brands such as Tapigs, Cocofina, Bottlegreen, etc. It is noteworthy that the firm has more vegetarian products in its portfolio which are additives-free.
Moreover, the business developed the following private labels:
With regards to sustainability, Fooding Company reduces its carbon footprints by eliminating the use of plastics in its operations.
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Mommy Planet is an importer which was established in year 2009. The headquarters is based in Beijing, China. The company’s customers includes parents of infants between the age of 4 months to 4 years old. The company currently has 20 employees.
Mommy Planet specializes in baby food products under the savory grocery category. Some of the products are listed below:
Organic rice flour
Organic fruit & vegetable puree
Organic puff
These products contain all the nutritional and functional needs to help promote the health of the baby. No flavors, colorants, sugar and additives are added in the products.
Concerning safety, the products range are Euro organic certified and the farm and manufacturing sites have the necessary organic certifications.
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Ultra Gros is an importer, wholesaler and retailer of food and non-food items based in Croatia. The firm was established in 2001. Ultra Gros has regrouped several small retailers, wholesalers and specialist retailers through a merger. Ultra Gros currently operates over 1550 outlets across Croatia.
Ultra Gros employs 6740 people and reached a turnover of € 13.2 million in 2019. 10% of its turnover consists of the sale of products from its private labels.
Ultra Gros provides products in the following categories:
Ultra Gros offers products from brands like Brel Care, Lucky, Vince, Postup, etc.
Moreover, Ultra Gros launched its own label, Ultra Plus consisting of over 520 references in the food and non-food items
Ultra Gros imports its products from different countries and also works with Croatian manufacturers and suppliers. At present, over 200 suppliers collaborate with the company.
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Proof Drinks is an importer which was established in 2010 and is based in the UK. The firm is engaged in the importation, distribution, sales and marketing of premium drinks brands. Proof Drinks also operates an online shop.
Proof Drinks works with retail chains like Tesco, Harrods, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, etc. The firm also supplies pubs, hotels, restaurants, etc.
In the drinks category, Proof Drinks offers products such as beers, soft drinks, spirits,wines, etc.
Some of the brands distributed by the company includes Cazcabel, Aviation, Mr Black, Starlino, etc.
Proof Drinks sources its products from over 110 wholesalers in the UK.
In terms of logistics, the company operates a warehouse with supplier codes for all on and off trade customers.
Customers can access their online shop on shop.proofdrinks.com
UPDATES ON PROOF DRINKS ON 07/10/2020
During the Covid 19 pandemic in 2020, Proof Drinks’s sales in alcohol-free spirits has increased massively compared to its alcoholic drinks.
Proof Drinks has partnered with various premium brands such as Compass Box and Aviation Gin and will be distributing their products across the UK.
For 2020, Proof Drinks is looking to partner with suppliers of branded products as well as products for private products.T he focus is on spirits.
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Founded by Hayk Sargsyan in Russia in 2010, Cosmotheca is a chain of beauty stores which is known for offering natural products from niche luxury brands. In addition to this, Cosmotheca also offers manicure, hairdressing and beauty salons services from professionals.
At present, Cosmotheca runs 19 shops in Russia and also has an online shop.
Cosmotheca offers products in the personal care category that includes fragrances, skincare, hair care, etc.
Cosmotheca offers products from over 40 fragrances brands and over 30 beauty brands. These include several international brands. Some of these brands are Filippo Sorcinelli, Verso, Daily Concepts, Bakel, Histoires de Parfums, etc.
Cosmotheca is selective of the brands it works with. The brands must be clean, the products must be at a fair price and of good quality and must be manufactured sustainably.
The online store can be accessed on www.cosmotheca.com
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Teleshopping TF1, operational since 1987, is a television show pertaining to teleshopping. The show is broadcasted in France through channels such as TF1 and IDF1. The show was curated by Pierre Bellemare and Gregory Frank, who were inspired by its American version.
In the fiscal year 2020, M6 sold Teleshopping to Groupe Stars.
Teleshopping operates in several formats such as via programming on the TF1 channel, through its own catalogues and its website.
Additionally, through a partnership with Venteo, the company also controls 2 stores and a major retail presence.
Moreover, the company owns subsidiaries such as Télé Vitrine and Shopping avenue Matin, which are also teleshopping shows.
Teleshopping achieves an annual turnover of more than € 60 million.
Several products are available in the following categories:
The website can be accessed at: www.teleshopping.fr
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Bufo is a wholesaler and distributor of organic foods and is based in Slovenia. This family business has been operating for over 10 years. The company offers 500 references and has also developed its own brand, Bufo Organic and has a production facility in Celje.
In 2018, Bufo achieved a turnover of € 1.37 million and employs 10 people.
The company offers products in the following categories:
Savory grocery - rice, pulses, pasta, spices, vinegar, seeds
Sweet grocery - dried fruits, sugar and sweeteners
Bufo offers products from brands such as Amaizin, Lecker’s and Do-It.
The company also created its private label, Bufo Organic which consists of around 60 references and include products such as coconut oil, chia seeds, agave syrup, rice, cacao powder and pulses. Biodegradable and eco-friendly materials are used in the packaging of the different products.
The firm meets the global safety and quality standards therefore they have been awarded the IFS certificate. Furthermore, they follow the HACCP principles set up by Institute of Public Health Celje.
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Abu Dhabi Cooperative Society (ADCOOPS) is a chain of retail businesses established in 1980. It's headquarter is in the United Arab Emirates.
ADCOOPS operates under different formats, with 45 hypermarkets, supermarkets, convenience stores, and 7 shopping malls across the United Arab Emirates. The company serves customers in the UAE, Bangladesh, Pakistan, India, Syria, etc.
With a selling area of 120 000 m2, the firm accounts for 45 stores, achieving a projected sales growth of 12%. ADCOOPS allied with Spar International in 2010, launching Spar UAE, which became the first Spar in the Middle East.
ADCOOPS operates under the following banners:
Currently, ADCOOPS employs 2300 people of 51 nationalities and achieved a turnover of €23.1 million.
The products categories include:
ADCOOPS has developed its own brands of products which include (but not limited to):
The company fulfills the quality standards, following certifications such as HACCP, ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 22000:2005. ADCOOPS also complies to all requirements of Abu Dhabi Occupational Safety and Health Management System.
Concerning its suppliers, ADCOOPS is looking for distributors providing products in the household and personal care categories such as hand wash and cosmetics. In addition, they must comply with relevant certification according to products .
The firm aims to create 176 stores in total by 2022, covering regions like Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai and Northern Emirates. Abu Dhabi Coop will also have a new distribution center and the new stores will be in trendy designs including specialty areas (organic food hall, International food section, health & wellness section).
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Cencosud is a retailer which was established in 1963 and is headquartered in Las Condes, Chile. It is one of the biggest retail companies in Chile and has recently been recognised as the largest retailer in Latin America. The firm is active in Chile, Colombia, Brazil, Argentina and Peru.
The company operates under the following sectors:
Presently, Cencosud manages a total of 249 stores in Chile, 281 stores in Argentine, 200 shops in Brazil, 92 stores in Peru and 92 shops in Colombia.
In the financial year 2021, the firm achieved a turnover of € 14.84 billion, indicating an increase of 24.24% from 2020. Furthermore, Cencosud has a dedicated workforce of 125,269 people.
In addition, the company gained recognition for its IPO by Cencosud Shopping through the IFLR America Awards 2020.
Furthermore, the enterprise offers a wide assortment of goods in different categories in its retail stores which are as follows:
In order to improve their logistics and operation systems, the firm invested € 29 million. Cencosud implemented the latest version of sega wms in their distribution centers hence benefiting from latest technologies in warehouse management systems with global automation and management of the supply chain.
In 2020, Cencosud partnered with Cornershop and under this agreement, customers of Cornershop are able to shop in Cencosud’s retail chains without bearing service charges.
Additionally, the retail group has developed Spid35, a convenience store app. Currently, the company is working towards setting up dark stores for the new venture.
It is noteworthy that Cencosud entered the largest market in Brazil and South America by acquiring 100% stake in Giga, a Brazilian supermarket chain. The deal was closed for around € 95.6 million on May 6, 2022.
Moreover, on May 10, 2022, Cencosud signed an agreement to acquire 67% stake of The Fresh Market, a leading supermarket chain in the United States for € 646 million. Making its entry into the US market, the firm also announced that its majority share could increase to 100% in the coming years.
With regards to sustainability, the company is working towards reducing its carbon footprint by implementing water reduction strategies in its operations.
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Little Extra is a retailer which was established in 2006 and is headquartered in Paris, France. The philosophy of the firm is to offer products which are extra but the prices should be little. The company operates an online shop as well as 20 stores in France.
The firm offers a portfolio of fancy products at an affordable price. Customers get the opportunity to find gifts for friends and family in the following categories:
The company offers their own little extra brand collection which encompasses stylish, affordable and home-made household products from Europe.
The company's online shop can be accessed on www.little-extra.fr/
UPDATE ON LITTLE EXTRA 23/09/19
Little Extra is sourcing products for the different categories:
Sweet Grocery: Biscuits, Seasonal confectionery, Chocolate & Sweets
Savory Grocery: crisps, nuts, snacks
Household: Bathroom accessories
Personal care: Hygiene, Make up, Skincare, Fragrances
The firm is interested in working with brands and is also looking for products in small-format.
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La Bodega Weinimport is a wine importer and wholesaler which was established in the year 2002 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany. The enterprise focuses on distributing European wines countrywide.
The clients of La Bodega Weinimport include gastronomy, caterers and specialist retailers in Greater Berlin.
A total of 6 people are employed by the firm.
La Bodega Weinimport’s core product category is wine & spirits, where the firm offers a varied assortment of wines from the following brands(non-exhaustive list):
Furthermore, La Bodega Weinimport imports its products from small innovational wineries in Spain, Portugal, France and Italy. The company also works with local producers.
Concerning logistics, La Bodega Weinimport manages a warehouse from where all its inventory is delivered to customers.
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Established in 1988, Tridens is an importer and wholesaler focusing on the distribution of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages as well as FMCG. It is headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia.
Furthermore, in 2007, Tridens launched 2 branches in Latvia and Lithuania.
In regard to its clientele, Tridens works mainly with businesses in the horeca and retail sector across the Baltics.
With a workforce of 80 people, Tridens achieved a turnover of €8.2 million in 2021.
A variety of products in the following categories are offered by the company:
More than 150 renowned brands such as Jägermeister, Yellow Tail, Espiritu, Ecusson, Lapin Kulta, Red Bull, Hartwall Original Long Drink, etc, collaborate with Tridens.
Tridens works with suppliers from various countries across the world like Romania, Spain, Australia, Austria, Argentina, etc.
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Terrific Wines is an importer which has been established in the year 2009 by Lars Torstenson and Andreas Karlsson. The headquarters is based in Stockholm, Sweden. The objective of the firm is the brand building of their partners hence promoting their image altogether in the Swedish market.
The company imports their products from France, Spain, Italy, USA, Germany, South Africa, Austria, etc. It is interesting to know that the firm works with wine farmers who are ecologically certified and follows the principles of sustainable agriculture.
Terrific Wines assortment comprises of new, old, high/low priced and organic products. Also, the firm is an exclusive distributor of the following brands:
In the financial year 2017, the firm amounted a revenue of 2.30 million euros.
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Mas Vino Wine Broker is a wine importer based in Canada and has been in business since 2009. The company specialises in the importation of wine and also buys in bulk.
Mas Vino Wine Broker offers a range of services that include vineyard management, winemaking, product development, marketing, exportation, commercial consulting, etc.
Before venturing into a new market, Mas Vino Wine Broker carries out research in the history, culture, habit and preferences of potential customers.
Mas Vino Wine Broker serves 3 regions in Canada: Ontario,Alberta and British Columbia.
Mas Vino Wine Broker achieves a turnover of € 2.6 million and employs 15 people.
In the drinks category, Mas Vino Wine Broker offers a variety of wines such as red wine, wine wine and rose wine.
The business provides natural, organic and vegan products and also provides wine which are free from sulphur.
Mas Vino Wine Broker imports its products from France, Spain, Argentina, Australia and Chile. The firm works with brands like Altamana, Vina Tinajas, Maison Robert Olivier, etc. Mas Vino Wine Broker works with sustainable producers of wine.
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Haubis is an importer based in China. Its parent company is established in Austria, which also operates a chain of bakeries which was founded in 1902 and has subsidiaries in Italy & Croatia.
The chain is present in 13 countries and the export focus is on Europe and Asia.
Haubis’s clients include businesses in the food retail and gastronomy industry. The company also sells its products through clients like National KA, Metro SUM club, Rtmart, etc.
The product categories include:
Haubis also offers gluten and lactose free as well as organic products to their clients.
Haubis distributes products from its own labels which include:
The company is looking for European suppliers of products like snacks, healthy foods, organic foods for its own brands.Haubis also wishes to partner with other brands as well.
Concerning the hygiene and safety standards, the firm holds the following certificates:
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Kompas shop is a retailer which has been established in the year 1951 and is headquartered in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Since its establishment the company occupied an excellent market share on the Slovenian market. Kompas operates 26 branches at the borders with Italy, Austria, Croatia and central Slovenia. The company is well known for their top graded and exclusive products.
The retailer provides a wide assortment of products under the following categories:
Kompas Shop offers the following well-known brands (non-exhaustive list):
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Founded 44 years ago in 1978, Panda Retail Company is a Saudi Arabian retailer operating a chain of supermarkets and hypermarkets. Its headquarters is based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The company belongs to the industrial company, Savola Group.
Currently, the business operates over 470 branches in Saudi Arabia and Egypt. An e-commerce platform is at the disposal of its clients as well. Moreover, the retailer welcomes over 400 million visitors annually.
In the financial year 2021, Panda Retail Company achieved a turnover of €2.9 billion and currently employs 18,000 people.
Moreover, the enterprise offers a wide range of products under various categories such as:
Brands such as Pampers, Kiri, Sadia, Fair & Lovely, Nutella, Alpro, Biskrem, Ristorante, Philadelphia, Kerrygold, Anchor and many others are endorsed by the firm.
The business offers a large variety of products under its own brand known as “Panda”. Its products include water, coffee, liquid hand wash, wipes, etc.
Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the retailer operates 4 distribution centres and a fleet of more than 600 trucks is readily available to ensure deliveries.
Moreover, in 2020, the firm joined forces with Relex to provide an integrated supply chain solution. Through this partnership, Panda can better fulfil both planned stock movements and demand-based inventory needs.
The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://panda.com.sa/